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k10k
Posts: 46 - Karma: 10
Hi, I can get some Scratch FS 174/5 cm for a good price, only problem is that I'm 186cm tall, do you think that would be a big problem?

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May 15 2006 8:35AM
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mw1235
Posts: 2036 - Karma: 9
That is a bit short, but what do you usually ski on? ski and size?
May 15 2006 8:50AM
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k10k
Posts: 46 - Karma: 10
I rent... and I usually rent skis which are roughly my height sometimes a little less but the width are usually ~76mm. Does the 176cm include the length of the tail + tip?
May 15 2006 8:57AM
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mw1235
Posts: 2036 - Karma: 9
yes, everyone but k2 measures from the tip to the tail with an imaginary line. so that will probably be about 3-4 inches shorther than you. that will work, but def. look for something a bit longer if you can.
May 15 2006 9:02AM
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k10k
Posts: 46 - Karma: 10
Yeah, Now I've found a pair of Atomic Pimps 193cm. Is that too big? :p

It seems like all the good deal skis are not my size.
May 15 2006 9:21AM
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Lineskier-101
Posts: 7863 - Karma: 22
Look into the 185 ARV and the 187 MSP.
May 15 2006 9:39AM
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k10k
Posts: 46 - Karma: 10
yeah I would love a pair of them, but the problem is even if those skis are down in price they're still too expensive for me.
I'm looking at $350. Also I'm from Europe, so I don't have tons of SKI shops selling those skis.
May 15 2006 9:47AM
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Lineskier-101
Posts: 7863 - Karma: 22
ok, but I'd definately get something over 180cm, and then you can decide which width is best for you.
May 15 2006 9:48AM
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gregor
Posts: 1069 - Karma: 83
I'm 182cm tall and ride 181 scratch FS. 174 would be too short I would have thought.
May 15 2006 10:02AM
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Lineskier-101
Posts: 7863 - Karma: 22
^Do you want shorter skis?
May 15 2006 10:11AM
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k10k
Posts: 46 - Karma: 10
It's hard to say, I'm pretty big... so I think I can't go too short. I'm also not used to really fat skis... so would the combination of skis my height plus that extra width be hard to handle? I've got the experience and skiing skills, I mean: I can go down Blacks with style... I just want to start doing big jumps, and going more off-piste.
May 15 2006 10:30AM
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ski_cartel
Posts: 6598 - Karma: 18
well if your hitting up park those will be rough, theres less area and therefor less stability, if you ski big mountian its the same thing, id say find a ski thats in the 180-190 range
May 15 2006 11:03AM
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ShadyHillGroup
Posts: 2881 - Karma: 213
its all your preference, but looking into a longer ski wouldnt be the worst thing in the world...
May 15 2006 3:06PM
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Orygunski
Posts: 176 - Karma: 10
Or, keep demoing different skis til you find what you like the best. The Atomic Pimp at 193cm should work great in Europe, all mountain, any mountain.
May 15 2006 3:26PM
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fuckyocouch
Posts: 965 - Karma: 501
dude dont do it im 5'9" and im rollin karma 169s and i struggle to stay on top of the pow go taller than you are. peace
May 16 2006 1:48AM
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